Yes I've noticed the hike in prices for CFL's. However over the last few months I've been replacing failed CFL's in most commonly used positions with LED's. Kitchen, landings, sitting room etc. Although expensive they do give a decent light with minimal power usage. Supposedly they have a life of 25 years (I doubt it, but if I get ten I'll be pleased). I'm doing it to have the satisfaction that my energy supplier now owes me money which means that I can keep comfortably warm through the winter.

EDF sent me a free pack of 4 "energy efficient" bulbs that went straight in the bin (recycled). Sainsburys, Tesco and the rest turned over and stopped selling real lightbulbs several months before the law required them to do so.

Being a keen observer of modern trends I amassed a sufficient stock of proper lightbulbs to see me to my grave but, so I am told, independent retailers are still able to supply them provided you use the magic word "industrial".